The stakes are high when a parent seeks full custody. These decisions shape where a child lives, where they go to school, and who makes critical choices about their upbringing. Illinois law has moved away from traditional “custody” language, instead using “allocation of parental responsibilities” to determine parenting time and decision-making authority.
A judge will award one parent the majority of parenting time or sole decision-making power only when clear evidence proves this arrangement serves the child’s best interests. DuPage County courts follow the framework established in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act when making these decisions. Given the complexity of these cases, you should turn to our DuPage County, IL parental responsibilities lawyers for guidance navigating the legal process.